The Futuristic Pop Genius of Missy Elliott and Timbaland’s “Get Ur Freak On”

On this episode of our 500 Greatest Songs podcast, we dive into the unique chemistry Missy Elliot and Timbaland have had throughout their careers. In the Nineties, Missy and Timbaland were just a pair of kids from Virginia - but they ended up changing the sound of hip-hop and pop forever. The two geniuses would collaborate on production for their friends and eventually on Missy Elliott's own successful string of albums and major hits. The most inventive of them remains to be "Get Ur Freak On," the lead single off 2001's Miss E...So Addictive.
This week Brittany and Rob dig into everything that makes "Get Ur Freak On" so iconic: the experimental production that fuses dancehall with bhangra, Missy's inventive wordplay, the surprise samples and of course that inimitable creative chemistry she shares with Timbaland. The pair also celebrate the impact the two have had on music since they burst on the scene, whether it’s their reinvention of Aaliyah's career, the trippy, avant-garde music videos for Missy's own hits, or Timbaland's world-shifting touch on pop music in the aughts. Later, Sheffield has a conversation with the so addictive Miss E herself, delving into her early musical partnership with Timbaland, their creative process, and the making of her debut album 'Super Duper Fly.'
00:00 Introduction to Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs Podcast
00:26 Diving Deep into Missy Elliot's Musical Genius
00:49 The Unique Chemistry of Missy and Timbaland
02:17 Exploring the Global Impact of Missy Elliot's Music
04:13 The Revolutionary Sound of Missy and Timbaland
13:56 Missy Elliott's Influence on Pop and Hip Hop
18:00 A Candid Conversation with Missy Elliott
26:45 Reflecting on Missy Elliott's Legacy and Future
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[@tenderizer]

Missy is so punk rock and like probably the coolest person ever

[@gregdahlen4375]

but john and paul really stood up for liverpool not sure they'd agree with rob

[@ANobodiemyspace]

Would have had more punch if you played snippits of the actual music. Is that not allowed because of copywrites?

[@yankeeladee02]

Missy is a legendary trailblazer. Inspiring across all genres. 🫡💖